October may get all the glory when it comes to fall mountain getaways, but November has a few charms of its own. The crowds thin out, the air turns crisp, and there's still plenty to discover before the holiday rush begins.
With holiday spending on the horizon, Destination McDowell is inviting travelers to squeeze in one more autumn escape with One-Tank Adventures, a new collection of five locally curated driving itineraries that make it easy to plan a day trip or quick overnight getaway without venturing too far from home. Folks can explore downtown Marion on these colorful autumn days.
With fall color arriving later than usual across western North Carolina this year, November may offer a little more autumn scenery to enjoy along the way.
Lingering color may offer one more reason to hit the road, but even as the leaves fade, November brings its own rewards: quieter trails, expansive mountain views and small towns to explore at a more leisurely pace. This picture was taken in the Old Fort area.
Small Town Ramble connects Old Fort, Little Switzerland and Marion for a leisurely day of mountain communities, local shops, food, drinks and interesting stops. This pedestrian is walking along Main Street in downtown Marion.
The Marion & Lake James itinerary pairs the shops, restaurants and attractions of downtown Marion with the natural beauty and outdoor recreation of Lake James.
The One-Tank Adventures are designed for exploring year-round, giving visitors five different ways to discover McDowell County whenever the urge for a mountain getaway strikes. This picture, taken with a drone, shows an autumn view of Old Fort.
Old Fort’s First Friday event for November will feature live music, craft beverages and seasonal drinks, trivia games, a scavenger hunt and th…
With holiday spending on the horizon, Destination McDowell is inviting travelers to squeeze in one more autumn escape with One-Tank Adventures, a new collection of five locally curated driving itineraries that make it easy to plan a day trip or quick overnight getaway without venturing too far from home. Folks can explore downtown Marion on these colorful autumn days.
With fall color arriving later than usual across western North Carolina this year, November may offer a little more autumn scenery to enjoy along the way.
Lingering color may offer one more reason to hit the road, but even as the leaves fade, November brings its own rewards: quieter trails, expansive mountain views and small towns to explore at a more leisurely pace. This picture was taken in the Old Fort area.
Small Town Ramble connects Old Fort, Little Switzerland and Marion for a leisurely day of mountain communities, local shops, food, drinks and interesting stops. This pedestrian is walking along Main Street in downtown Marion.
The Marion & Lake James itinerary pairs the shops, restaurants and attractions of downtown Marion with the natural beauty and outdoor recreation of Lake James.
The One-Tank Adventures are designed for exploring year-round, giving visitors five different ways to discover McDowell County whenever the urge for a mountain getaway strikes. This picture, taken with a drone, shows an autumn view of Old Fort.
